51 Awesome Inspirational Bible Verses

By David Small •  Updated: 05/17/21 •  12 min read

Do you know that inspirational bible verses will lead you into a deeper understanding of who God is and what his plans are for your life?

He wants to “prosper you and not to harm you, to give hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11) You can also send these to a family member or friend in need and be assured that God can work miracles when we choose to believe His promises!

Use these verses to be inspired and motivated to continue believing and having faith! If you are reading this article, maybe you are looking for inspirational words. So, we sincerely recommend the Bible.

A large proportion of the Bible contains words that lift your spirit, no matter how depressed you may feel. It is difficult to list the inspirational verses in the Bible because they are many.

The principles, laws, past events, music, etc., contained in the Bible, can give you strength and courage to face any challenge in life.

In this new series of Bible verses, we will begin with a list of the Bible’s most inspiring verses about life.

Awesome Inspirational Bible Verses

Many passages in the Bible remind us of God’s incredible power and glory.

1. Exodus 15:6 

Your right hand, O LORD, has become glorious in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has dashed the enemy in pieces.

2. 1 Chronicles 29:11

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in the earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head overall.

3. Psalm 62:11 

God has spoken once, and Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.

4. Ephesians 3:20-21 

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

5. Ephesians 6:10 

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

6. Psalm 95:3 

For the LORD is the great God And the great King above all gods.

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Inspirational bible verses for when you feel discouraged.

We all need extra motivation from time to time. And where better to find that motivation than in the words of the Bible?

God’s word has many inspiring verses that help to combat discouragement.

7. 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.

8. Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

9. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

10. Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

11. 1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

12. Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Inspirational Bible verses to start the day off right.

Starting the day happy and in a good mood is not always easy. Therefore, we went to the Word of God to seek inspiration, courage, and strength to face the routine with faith and joy.

13. Hebrews 12:14 

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord

14. Matthew 6:34 

Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its things. Sufficient for the day is its trouble.

15. 2 Corinthians 12:9a

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

16. Deuteronomy 8:18

And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

17. 2 Corinthians 13:11 

Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

18. Lamentations 3:22

Through the LORD’s mercies, we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”

Inspirational Bible Verse About God’s Love

Love is everywhere in the Bible. But these biblical verses about love are more than inspiring quotes.

These instructions will help you become a better person, improve your relationships, and follow Jesus Christ. God sends us all that we have charity, the pure love of Christ, towards everyone.

19. Matthew 22:37-38

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.

20. John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

21. Luke 12:6-7

Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

22. John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this, all will know that you are My disciples if you have a love for one another.

23. Mark 12:30-31

And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.

24. 1 John 3:18

My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth.

25. 1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

26. 1 John 4:7-8

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Inspirational Bible verses that help you trust God.

Trust is a feeling of security that you feel about someone. But, before you can trust someone, you must know that person.

Having absolute confidence in a person comes from the deep knowledge that we have of that person and the relationship that unites us.

So, the verses that can help us trust in God are none other than those that help us know Him more. If you want to have unshakeable trust in God, you must know Him.

27. Isaiah 54:10

For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

28. James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

29. Revelation 1:8

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning, and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Comforting Inspirational Bible Verses

In this world, we will have difficulties and sufferings, but God is our comfort. Whoever is faithful to God, obeying his commandments, will always find comfort in Jesus. 

When we are experiencing problems, we can find comfort in the words of the Bible. We know that God will reward those who remain faithful to the end. Our sufferings will not last forever. One day God will take all the sadness out of our hearts.

30. Psalm 30:5

For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

31. Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

32. Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

33. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.

34. Psalm 71:21

You shall increase my greatness, And comfort me on every side.

35. Isaiah 49:13

Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people and will have mercy on His afflicted.

Inspiration Bible Verses About God’s Protection

God is the epitome of good, and to those who have faith in Him, He offers protection and help.

He is a refuge, a fortress, a bulwark against the troubles of this world — especially in the time of unprecedented trouble that is prophesied for the end times. No problem is bigger than our Almighty God.

36. Psalm 91:1

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

37. 2 Samuel 22:3-4

The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn[a] of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, you save me from violence. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So, shall I be saved from my enemies.

38. Proverbs 29:25 

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.

39. Hebrews 13:6

So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

40. Psalm 34:19

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.

41. Deuteronomy 31:6 

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

42. 2 Timothy 4:18

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!

Inspiration Bible Verses About Gratitude

To be grateful to God is to understand that life is a divine gift, that we are fortunate to have family, health, shelter, food.

Being grateful to God is to accept blessings and obstacles with an open heart, knowing that God’s time is not always our time.

To be grateful to God is to be sure that He is taking care of us and always doing the best. Every day is a day to thank God, for He does more than we ask and think.

43. Ezra 3:11

And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

44. Psalm 107:21-22

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving And declare His works with rejoicing.

45. Daniel 2:23

I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the King’s demand.

46. Colossians 2:6-7

As you, therefore, have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

47. Hebrews 12:28-29

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our, God is a consuming fire.

Inspirational Bible verses to endure and overcome difficult times.

No one likes troubled times, and yet we cannot escape them. However, in our trials, we are not alone. The God of peace and joy is always at our side.

He sees everything that is happening, and He never ceases to support us. We do not always understand what happens and why it happens, but we have the assurance that we are more than conquerors because of the One who loved us from the beginning.

So during these difficult times, hold on to His Word, for it is powerful to strengthen us and lift us. Hoping that these few verses can touch you and that the Holy Spirit can comfort you.

48. Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.

49. Psalm 126:5-6

Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.

50. Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

51. James 5:11

Indeed, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

In conclusion

The Bible is designed so that people who God is calling will have a better life — now and forever.

But, of course, these awesome inspirational verses are just a small sample of all the inspiration we can find in the Bible. What are your favorite inspirational verses from the Bible? Comment below

David Small

Is an Ordained Minister and Life Coach. He is an ordained minister since 1988. Shortly after receiving Jesus as his personal savior, he answered the call to ministry.

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